How Omari made his luck, from Eastland's tarmac pitches to Absa corner office

Yusuf Omari was appointed CEO of Absa Bank Kenya after more than two decades at the bank, where he held various positions, including chief financial officer for 17 years. His journey was marked by lessons of competition and perseverance learned on the football pitches of Umoja. Omari encourages ambitious professionals to focus on opportunities rather than titles, having served as acting CEO twice before securing the permanent position.